We Need Student Voices

Could each of us on the Co-op commit to finding a student voice to add to our group? I was sitting round a campfire last night with some kids who were complaining about not getting to talk about substantive issues in school, and I kept asking them when they were going to make a difference and do something rather than complain. One asked me if she began blogging would I help her get a readership and read it ahead of time to keep her from “making a fool of herself.” Of course I said yes, but I know my reading ahead of time isn’t necessary–she’s an amazing thinker!

What if we tried to find students who would share their ideas of the purpose of school and have a series of posts? Anyone interested?

Hi Paula,
This is a great idea. I would love to participate but I couldn’t get this going till mid-August at the latest though early September is a more realistic deadline. I already have some very articulate former grade 6 students in mind. I’m also wondering if we could include any of the students that participated in the SOS webinar the other night? I didn’t get to listen but I’m sure it wouldn’t be hard to contact them. What kind of deadline are you looking at?